This Wednesday, August 12, the sky takes center stage with the total solar eclipse, an exceptional astronomical phenomenon that will be especially observable from certain areas of Spain.
It comes accompanied by a shower of stars. Tonight, the Perseids, popularly known as Saint Lawrence's Tears, will reach their peak, offering a wonderful spectacle with up to 100 meteors per hour.
Music can be the perfect companion for those who have the opportunity to gaze at the sky today. We have selected 10 famous tracks, ranging from songs that speak directly about the Sun, the Moon, and the stars to classics whose titles seem written especially for a day like this.
Seven songs to listen to during the eclipse
1. Total Eclipse of the Heart — Bonnie Tyler
The inevitable choice. Its title has turned it into an anthem associated with eclipses, even though it was not originally about astronomy.
2. Here Comes the Sun — The Beatles
A radiant classic, perfect for when the Sun reappears after totality.
3. Don’t Stop Me Now — Queen
Pure energy for those who prefer to experience the event as a celebration.
4. Space Oddity — David Bowie
One of the great classics of space-themed music in popular culture.
5. Fly me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
Sinatra and the Moon make a combination that's hard to surpass on a day like this, with a new moon.
6. Viva la Vida — Coldplay
A worldwide hit perfect for accompanying an epic moment.
7. The Final Countdown — Europe
Ideal for the minutes leading up to the most anticipated moment of the eclipse.
The New Moon will create a very dark sky, making it easier to observe the shooting stars, and for that moment, we suggest a Cuban soundtrack.
Three Cuban songs to gaze at the sky tonight
1. A Bunch of Stars — Polo Montañez
One of Montañez's greatest hits and a perfect song for a night when the stars take center stage.
2. The Earrings of the Moon — Vicentico Valdés
A classic of the Cuban repertoire that makes the Moon a co-protagonist and adds a romantic touch to the selection.
3. Cienfuegos Moon — José Ramón Muñiz Carballo
The Cuban finale with a song dedicated to the Moon and Cienfuegos, perfect for a night of astronomical observation.
A little safety reminder: during the eclipse, always use ISO 12312-2 certified glasses to avoid damaging your eyesight before night falls and you can look at the Perseids with the naked eye.
The eclipse will last only a few minutes in its most spectacular phase—a visual gift that always requires protecting your eyes with certified glasses or indirect methods—but the experience can last forever, especially if you manage to make a wish upon seeing a shooting star tonight. Bonnie Tyler, The Beatles, and Polo Montañez playing in the background could leave some Cubans with the memory of a day that's hard to forget.
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